We gave New York photographer Bobby Doherty the season’s most extravagant jewelry and let him run free with juxtaposition — whether it meant pairing a multi-row diamond bracelet with worn-in sneakers, an elaborately decorative necklace of 1,606 diamonds coupled with an octopus, or a supersize sapphire ring worn as a hair tie. Here are 11 great not-so-normal moments with fine jewelry.
*This article appears in the November 3, 2014 issue of New York Magazine.
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Tiffany & Co. five-row bracelet, over-30-carat round and over-six-carat princess-cut diamonds and platinum, from the 2014 Materpieces Collection, ... Tiffany & Co. five-row bracelet, over-30-carat round and over-six-carat princess-cut diamonds and platinum, from the 2014 Materpieces Collection, $180,000, available at 727 Fifth Ave.; 212-755-8000.
Photo: Bobby Doherty
Harry Winston cluster bracelet, 48 marquise-cut diamonds, $98,000, available at 718 Fifth Ave.; 212-399-1000.
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Graff promise ring, 23.48-carat fancy intense yellow diamond set with white tapered baguette diamonds, price upon request, available at 710 Madison Av... Graff promise ring, 23.48-carat fancy intense yellow diamond set with white tapered baguette diamonds, price upon request, available at 710 Madison Ave.; 212-355-9292.
Photo: Bobby Doherty
Dior Fine Jewelry Diorella ring, yellow-gold, 34 diamonds, rubellite, 12 pink sapphires, and lacquer, price upon request; available at 21 E. 57th St.;... Dior Fine Jewelry Diorella ring, yellow-gold, 34 diamonds, rubellite, 12 pink sapphires, and lacquer, price upon request; available at 21 E. 57th St.; 212-931-2950.
Photo: Bobby Doherty
Cartier necklace, 18-karat white gold with 1,606 round-cut diamonds, $730,000, available at 767 Fifth Ave.; 212-457-3202.
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Chopard "Green Carpet Collection" earrings, 18.37-carats of pear-shaped diamonds set in 18-karat Fairmined white gold, price upon request; a... Chopard "Green Carpet Collection" earrings, 18.37-carats of pear-shaped diamonds set in 18-karat Fairmined white gold, price upon request; available at 709 Madison Ave.; 212-223-2304.
Photo: Bobby Doherty
Chanel Fine Jewelry Swing Perle brooch, 18-karat white gold, set with a 2.37-carat round-cut diamond, 77 diamonds, 14 South Sea pearls, and 13 Ayoka p... Chanel Fine Jewelry Swing Perle brooch, 18-karat white gold, set with a 2.37-carat round-cut diamond, 77 diamonds, 14 South Sea pearls, and 13 Ayoka pearls.
Photo: Bobby Doherty
Verdura lily bracelet, gold, platinum, and diamond, $83,500, available at 745 Fifth Ave., Suite 1205; 212-758-3388.
Photo: Bobby Doherty
Graff ring, 23.15-carat emerald-cut sapphire, price upon request; available at 710 Madison Ave.; 212-355-9292.
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De Grisogono ring, gray South Sea pearl, 98 emeralds, 55 peridots, all set in white gold, $68,000, available at 824 Madison Ave.; 212-439-4220.
Photo...De Grisogono ring, gray South Sea pearl, 98 emeralds, 55 peridots, all set in white gold, $68,000, available at 824 Madison Ave.; 212-439-4220.
Photo: Bobby Doherty
James de Givenchy for Taffin ring, Mississippi fresh-water pearl, black jade, and platinum, price upon request; available at 501 Madison Ave.; 212-421... James de Givenchy for Taffin ring, Mississippi fresh-water pearl, black jade, and platinum, price upon request; available at 501 Madison Ave.; 212-421-6222.
Photo: Bobby Doherty
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